Barkly region pastoralists can take advantage of on-station training that will take managers out into the paddock rather than into the classroom says Casey Collier, pasture production officer at the Tennant Creek department of primary industry and fisheries.

School of the Air in Alice Springs is hoping better internet speeds will allow bush kids to focus on learning rather than waiting lengthy periods whilst they download lessons and upload work. Principal Mel Phillips says most bush families struggle with slow internet and any improvement would be welcomed.

With promising signs of copper after looking at initial aerial survey data, a mineral exploration company is teaming up with the CSIRO to better understand copper prospects in Central Australia. Core Exploration Managing Director Stephen Biggins says the company wants to tap into CSIRO skills and knowledge of the area.

Frogs in the desert might sound a bit far-fetched to many people. But the truth is there's lots of amphibian species living in Central Australia. The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory are currently spotting frogs in desert.

Ammaroo cattle station 350 kilometres north-east of Alice Springs is gearing up for a great season after years of tough conditions and low prices. Stuart and Anna Weir from Ammaroo say they took a punt and bought cattle during the drought last year and that move will now pay off.